After PMs' meet, India, Pak sing the same tune

The talks between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Pakistan Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani, held on the sidelines of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation summit in Thimphu on......

What then PM Manmohan Singh told I&B minister about media approach

Then prime minister Manmohan Singh's brief to his new information and broadcasting minister Manish Tewari on what should be the government's approach to the media was simple -- it should be an......

Show 'big heart' and join Parliament inauguration: BJP to Opposition

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday alleged that the opposition parties have decided to boycott the inauguration of the new Parliament building by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just because it......

20 years after Pokhran: PMs and India's nuclear ambitions

20 years ago this day, May 11, 1998, India conducted its second nuclear test at Pokharan in Rajasthan.In a fascinating interview on Rediff.com, K Subrahmanyam revealed how Indian PMs reacted to......

Co-investment may slip its leash as rules relax for big-ticket plays

Co-investment under the portfolio management services (PMS) route accounted for less than Rs 50 crore in assets and involved fewer than a dozen clients for much of 2022. Illustration: Dominic......

Sebi's 2024 review: Push for reforms continued despite controversies

In 2024, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) implemented significant reforms, focusing on cooling down the derivatives segment, enhancing transparency and accountability in small and......

Investing in PMS? Here's what you MUST do

Don't forget to ask for quarterly audited statement of transactions in your account.This will make it easier for you to calculate your tax liability and pay it on time, say Tinesh Bhasin. When......

FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 20,000 cr from equities in 5 trading sessions

The exodus of foreign investments from Indian equity markets continued unabated, with FPIs pulling out nearly Rs 20,000 crore in the last five trading sessions on higher valuations of domestic......